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Join us this weekend, May 21 and 22nd, at Harlem EatUp at Morningside Park.. It is the place to sample food from the many restaurants in Harlem. New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women has teamed up with L’oreal to mentor young women during this past spring break. (see page 14) The McDonald’s Gospelfest was a success. We have listed the winners in this issue. (see page 15) Emmy and Tony award-winning choreographer George Faison is being honored by Alivin Ailey this week The event will be held at Harlem Stage on Thursday, May 19th. . (see page 10) Earlier this month I enjoyed a night on Broadway. I saw Les Miserables and it was truly entertaining throughout. Our theater critic recently interviewed Breynnan Lark about her new role in the show. (see page 11)
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Payday Loan Victims to be Compensated
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anhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., announced the guilty pleas of CAREY VAUGHN BROWN, 57, as well as two companies he operated and controlled, CREDIT PAYMENT SERVICES, INC. (“CPS”) and MYCASHNOW.COM, INC. (“MYCASHNOW”), to Criminal Usury in the First Degree for engaging in a scheme to make multiple short-term, high-interest loans – known as “payday” loans – to Manhattan residents. As part of a plea agreement executed May 12, 2016, BROWN has already forfeited $3 million, and is bound by the terms of the agreement to pay an additional $6 million in forfeiture to victims. Under the terms set forth in a forfeiture order, a compensation fund will be set up by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office’s Asset Forfeiture Unit to compensate verified victims of BROWN’s payday lending scheme. BROWN is also required to perform 250 hours of community service under the plea agreement. “Payday loans victimize
those least able to afford the exorbitant and completely unrealistic terms of those loans, and often result in a lifetime of debt and credit problems for the unfortunate borrowers,” said District Attorney Vance. “Recognizing just how much harm payday loans can bring, Google stated this week that it will no longer permit such advertisements on its website. The defendants in this case have admitted to engaging in a scheme to make usurious loans to New Yorkers. With these guilty pleas and the establishment of a compensation fund, we have taken a step toward righting the wrongs brought by some members of this exploitative industry.” Payday loans are generally defined as loans of $1,000 or less that are typically intended to be repaid from a borrower’s next paycheck. These loans often carry interest rates exceeding 300 percent of the principal when calculated on an annual basis for the initial term of the loan. Borrowers are often unable to repay the loan after the first twoweek period. In such cases,
payday lenders routinely extend loans, charging new fees for the extensions. Many borrowers end up paying double the amount of the principal loan or even more. In New York State, it is a crime for an unlicensed lender to charge more than 25 percent per annum interest on any loan less than $2.5 million. As part of his guilty plea, BROWN admitted that, between 2001 and 2013, he owned, controlled, or was the final decision-maker for MYCASHNOW, an online payday lender that, at BROWN’s direction, made loans to customers featuring an annual percentage rate of well over 25 percent. These loans were made around the country, including to customers in New York. BROWN also admitted that, between 2001 and 2013, he owned, controlled, or was the final decision-maker for multiple companies, including CPS, ACH FEDERAL, LLC; CLOUDSWELL, INC., a/k/a BASENINE, a/k/a TERENINE; AREA 203 MARKETING, LLC; SUPPORT SEVEN,
LLC; MILLENNIUM FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC.; and, later, OWL’S NEST, LLC, all of which, at BROWN’s direction, actively supported MYCASHNOW in making payday loans to New York residents. Co-defendants RONALD BEAVER, 57, JOANNA TEMPLE, 60, previously pleaded guilty to Attempted Criminal Usury in the Second Degree on December 14 and December 17, 2015, respectively, for their roles in the payday lending scheme. BEAVER served as the chief operating officer and TEMPLE served as legal counsel for BROWN’s payday lending business; SCENIC CITY LEGAL GROUP, P.C., a
company TEMPLE formed after deriving at least 90 percent of its business from BROWN’S payday organization, also pleaded guilty to Attempted Criminal Usury in the Second Degree. Assistant District Attorneys Kevin Wilson and Julieta V. Lozano, Deputy Chief of the Major Economic Crimes Bureau, prosecuted this matter, under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney Chris Conroy, Chief of the Major Economic Crimes Bureau, and Executive Assistant District Attorney David Szuchman, Chief of the Investigation Division. Senior Investigators Matthew Winters and Veronica Rodriguez, Forensic
Accountant Investigator Francine Wexler of the Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigations Unit, Investigative Analyst Hyatt Mustefa, and former law fellow Katherine Gora assisted with the case. Assistant District Attorney Lynn Goodman, Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Unit, is handling the compensation plan funded by the forfeited proceeds. District Attorney Vance thanked the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Special Agent Robert Akers of the U.S. Secret Service Chattanooga Regional Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee for their contributions to this case.
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Chef Marcus Samuelson, CITI and "No Kid Hungry Presented a "Breakfast Party" at East Harlem School by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson
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arcus Samuelsson, world-renowned chef and owner of Harlem’s Red Rooster and Streetbird, along with Bravo television host Bevy Smith, and Jaynine Taylor, owner of NYC’s Best Dressed Cupcakes partnered with Citi and No Kid Hungry to present a “Breakfast Party” at East Harlem Scholars Academy located at 1573 Madison Avenue on Monday, May 16, 2016.
Samuelson, Smith and Taylor asked the students, mostly aged six and seven, questions about the importance of breakfast, what foods they really enjoy,
and what dishes they assist their parents with preparing. From there, it was fun for the students, as they participated in the making of two healthy breakfast dishes made with ingredients like fresh fruit, pancakes, whipped cream, and more. By the look on the faces of the students, they not only enjoyed the event, but their teachers probably had to deal with a group with extra energy and enthusiasm. Harlem News spoke exclusively with Samuelsson about his brain child Harlem EatUp!
Festival, which begins Wednesday, May 18, 2016. “The genesis of Harlem eat up is really to expand and inspire the restaurant and hospitality community in Harlem. I’m fortunate enough to have two restaurants and employ 200 people in Harlem but there are also a lot of smaller restaurants that don’t get the highlight that they deserve.” Samuelson also answered why Harlem EatUp! Is a great event. “You can bring the whole family. A lot of events are for free so it’s not about just one economic scale, it’s re-
ally a democratic festival for everyone.” As someone who attended last year, I can attest that it is a wonderful event and am looking forward to it this week. We also spoke exclusively to Edward Skyler, Executive Vice President for Global Public Affairs at Citi, the presenting sponsor of Harlem EatUp!, about their involvement and footprint in Harlem. “Marcus and I spoke on the phone about two years ago. He said he had this idea, he was having a food festival, he wanted to bring together all
of the great restaurants and cuisines and open them up to everybody and create a fun event in Morningside Park were people could go taste different things and really experience the Harlem culture and community. We signed up for it. We’re very active here, we have branches here, we have a deep partnership with
the Apollo and we’re going to have Citi Bike soon. It is a community that we’re investing in.” Harlem News will be at Harlem EatUp! Festival this weekend so stop by and say hello to us at our booth. Be sure to pick up next week’s issue with coverage of the Harlem EatUp Festival.
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NIGERIAN BUSINESSMAN TONY ELUMELU WANTS TO TRANSFORM THE CONTINENT WITH “AFRICAPITALISM”
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ony O. Elumelu has emerged on the global business stage as a transformative and effective entrepreneur in energy, agriculture and financial services. The native Nigerian multimillionaire is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and the United Bank of Africa, as well as the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. After delivering the keynote address on April 26, 2016 at the Global Food Security Symposium in Washington, D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center before an international audience of government officials and business leaders, Elumelu gave an exclusive videotaped interview to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). “Today, Africa is the land of profound opportunity, development, investment and empowerment,” Elumelu emphasized. Concern was expressed about the lack of overall positive and constructive information about Africa’s commercial and business development in the media. Elumelu stated, “In Africa, with the proper engagement particularly in the energy and
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (President and CEO of the NNPA)
agriculture sectors, there can be significant return on investment (ROI).” During his keynote address on the challenges of the issue of food security for the world’s growing population that increasingly is becoming urbanized, Elumelu affirmed, “I believe that if we transform the agricultural sector, we transform the African continent.” Elumelu defined the term Africapitalism as “an economic philosophy that embodies the private sector’s commitment to the economic transformation of Africa through investments that generate both economic prosperity and social wealth.” Elumelu continued: “We see Africans taking charge of the value-adding sectors and ensuring that those value-added processes happen in Africa, not through nationalization or government policies, but because there is a generation of private sector entrepreneurs who have the vision, the tools and the opportunity to shape the destiny of the continent. Africapitalism is not capitalism with an African twist; it is a rallying cry for empowering the private sector to drive Africa’s economic and social growth.”
Tony O. Elumelu
Tony Elumelu practices what he preaches. A year ago, The Tony Elumelu Foundation launched a $100 million entrepreneurship program with the goal of seeding and supporting education and development of 10,000 African entrepreneurs over the next ten years. Elumelu is also an advisor to President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). According to recent government studies, it is estimated that 6.3 billion people will live in urban cities by 2050 and that will certainly strain supply of food the world’s population unless plans are made now to produce more sustainable global food production. In other words, there will be a tremendous future market demand for international food development businesses. African American business
leaders and African business leaders should respond to the message, opportunity and mission of Tony Elumelu. “If the public and private sector work together in shared purpose, Elumelu concluded, “we will be able to retain the desired knowledge and manpower in rural areas in order to support agriculture,” said Elumelu. “We will also be able to control urbanization, because we would have made it possible for our young people to earn a good living and grow their businesses right where they were born and raised as agro-allied entrepreneurs.”
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PHOTO CAPTION: Tony O. Elumelu speaks during the Global Food Security Symposium at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. (Travis Riddick/NNPA News Wire)
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do not recall ever seeing the housing market this competitive. Prices are literally exploding and are practically out of reach for prospective low to moderate income home buyers. What this means for those now entering the housing market is there is little affordable property available. You must now face the unavoidable truth that you cannot afford to own property in Harlem. This is a sad but apparently true statement. Many Harlem residents have been priced out of the housing market. You are now being forced to make a difficult decision. You must either continue to pay rent for an apartment that provides no investment return or look to other areas of the city to pur-
chase a home. Neither of these choices is ideal if you want to remain in Harlem. However, here are some other viable solutions to consider if you want to make buying a home in Harlem a reality: (1) buy with family members or trusted friends. There is an old saying about “strength in numbers.” If you cannot afford to purchase a home on your income alone, seek to establish a business partnership with one or two family members. I know of several situations where family members have pooled their resources to successfully purchase a home. Just make sure your attorney has covered all of the legalities of the contract to protect your investment for buying a home
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together. (2) Another option that is growing in popularity is the rent-to-own arrangement. I use to be extremely skeptical of these programs because there is a high tendency of it being a scam. Be careful when entering into this type of agreement. Make sure all of the contractual terms are spelled out. Have your attorney review the contract with you before signing. Remember you will still need to be pre-approved for the purchase. If you are interested in attending the workshop or have questions regarding the home buying process contact Rev. Dr. Charles Butler at (212) 281 4887 ext. 231 or email at cbutler@hcci.org.
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May 19-22 Harlem EatUp! Honorary Chair President Bill Clinton and festival co-founders Marcus Samuelsson and Herb Karlitz announced the second annual Harlem EatUp! Festival will take place May 19 – 22, 2016 at various Harlem locations including two days at Morningside Park. Tickets for the four-day festival are on sale now with a Citi® Card member pre-sale through their Private Pass program at www. CitiPrivatePass. com/HEU, and general tickets at www. HarlemEatUp.com.
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June 18 3P & 7P An Adam Experiment, A Day in the Life of Adam Clayton Powell Jr., written and performed by Mr. Michael Chenevert, will debut at Harlem’s World Fa-
mous Apollo Theater | Soundstage, 253 West 125thth St. Harlem. Two shows only: 3 and 7PM. Tickets: Ticketmaster.com and the Apollo box office. Group Sales: http:// www. hvd2sesf. com or call or text 734-9725525. Price: $55.00-75.00. Harlem’s own, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was a one-man sitin who integrated Capitol Hill and, as chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee was instrumental in getting Medicaid expansion, minimum wage increases, Kennedy’s New Frontier and Johnsons’ War on Poverty done through legislation. While, very much a scoundrel in his personal life, he was among the most able legislators this country has seen.
AN ADAM EXPERIMENT will have you at the edge of your seat, while you experience a slice of life of a man faced with his political and sexual demons, written and performed by an artist who isn’t afraid of the edge. The play is produced by the Fund, a Nonprofit began in 2013 after the death of 25 year old Henry Vance Davis II in a tragic (still not fully explained) car accident. It was started to provide holistic support to under-resourced students seeking education, in part, to increase their contributions to the search for solutions for the problems of our society. See: http//www. hvd2sesf.com.
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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROBERT BATTLE ANNOUNCES TWO-WEEK LINCOLN CENTER ENGAGEMENT JUNE 8th – 19th
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lvin Ailey American Dance Theater,
complex rhythmic quality of John Mackey’s
beloved as one of the world’s most
score, Battle’s work is a powerful ensemble
Tickets starting at $25 can be purchased
popular dance companies, will return
dance of dissonance and harmony, chaos and
beginning April 11th at the David H. Koch Box
to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for a
resolution. The program also includes the 2015-
Office, by phone at 212-496-0600, and online
two-week 15-performance engagement at the
16 season new production of Judith Jamison’s
at www.alvinailey.org. For further informa-
David H. Koch Theater June 8th – 19th, 2016..
emotional and sensual A Case of You duet from
tion about discounts for groups, students, and
Artistic Director Robert Battle announced rep-
Reminiscin’, performed to Diana Krall’s ver-
Ailey’s tour performances, please visit www.
ertory for the season, including the world pre-
sion of Joni Mitchell’s song by the same title;
alvinailey.org. The program schedule is detailed below.
June 11th and 18th at 2pm.
mieres of Deep by acclaimed Italian choreog-
Conversation Continues; Exodus, hip-hop cho-
venturous works. Highlights will include new
Vespers, a dramatic work full of raw energy and
Ronald K. Brown’s Open Door, driven by the
rapher Mauro Bigonzetti and Untitled America:
reographer Rennie Harris’ celebratory piece that
productions of two dynamic and complementa-
profound grace. Mikel Rouse’s electronic score
music of Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is
Second Movement, the second work in a three-
explores the idea of “exodus” as a necessary
ry ballets for six – one cast all-male, one all-fe-
matches the dancers’ insistent drive as they
Jazz Orchestra’s Cuba: The Conversation Con-
currently on a 20-city coast-to-coast national
part suite by MacArthur “Genius” Kyle Abra-
step toward enlightenment; and Robert Battle’s
male. The Hunt (2001), Artistic Director Robert
propel themselves across the stage. Inspired by
tinues; and Revelations, set to a suite of tradi-
tour that ends in the tri-state area on Mother’s
ham. The season also includes new productions
No Longer Silent, which brings to life a score by
Battle’s athletic work for six men reveals the
Dove’s memories of his grandmother’s place of
tional gospel spirituals, invoking Alvin Ailey’s
Day weekend May 6 – 8 at the beautiful Pru-
of Vespers, Ulysses Dove’s breathtaking ballet
Erwin Schulhoff, a composer whose music was
predatory side of human nature and the primi-
worship, this powerhouse work has captivated
“blood memories” of the South.
dential Hall of the New Jersey Performing Arts
for six women, and The Hunt, Robert Battle’s
banned by the Nazis, and who died in a concen-
tive thrill of the chase. Thundering percussion
audiences around the world with its intensity
A free question-and-answer session with
Center in Newark, where Ailey is the Principal
thrilling work for six men, as part of over a doz-
tration camp in 1942. 21st Century Voices re-
by Les Tambours du Bronx drives the ritual-
and passion. This program also includes Mauro
Ailey’s much-admired dancers will follow the
Resident Affiliate. For schedule and tickets, vis-
en works featured on five different programs.
it www.njpac.org.
turns on Saturday, June 11th (evening), Friday,
ized movement and pushes the dancers to their
Bigonzetti’s world premiere Deep and Alvin
inspiring finale of Revelations on the Family
The 2016 Lincoln Center engagement
June 17th, and Sunday, June 19th (matinee).
physical limits. Originally set on the Company
Ailey’s signature classic, Revelations. Bold Vi-
Matinee performances scheduled for Saturday,
opens on Wednesday, June 8th at 7pm with The
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – 2016
in 2010, just after it was announced that Battle
sions returns on Saturday, June 18th (matinee)
Ailey Spirit Gala benefit sponsored by FedEx
Engagement at Lincoln Center’s David H.
would take over as Artistic Director the follow-
and Sunday, June 19th (evening).
Corporation. Actor Anthony Anderson of black-
Koch Theater Page 2 of 7
ing year, The Hunt is inspired by Battle’s martial
The Musical Inspirations program on
On Friday, June 10th, the Dance Trailblaz-
arts background and showcases the masculinity
Wednesday, June 15th and Saturday, June 18th
ist Roland S. Martin of TV One and the Tom
ers program will introduce audiences to Mauro
of Ailey’s male dancers. Ulysses Dove’s bold
(evening) includes Awakening, Robert Battle’s
Joyner Morning Show will serve as Honorary
Bigonzetti’s world premiere Deep, set to the
choreographic voice and daring athleticism are
December 2015 world premiere – his first since
Chairs. The benefit will raise vital funds to sup-
soulful music of Ibeyi, twin sisters who sing in
embodied by the phenomenal Ailey women in
becoming Artistic Director. Buoyed by the
port scholarships for talented students of The
English and Yoruba. Last at Ailey with 2008’s
Ailey School and Ailey’s extensive Arts In Edu-
Festa Barocca, the newly appointed director of
cation & Community Programs. Along with the
La Scala Ballet is known for his seamless inte-
world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance
gration of classical and modern techniques, and
Theater, the one-night-only Ailey Spirit Gala
has been praised for his fresh and inventive sen-
will include performances by the rising stars of
sibility. This program will also include works
Ailey II, gifted young dancers from The Ailey
by two seminal American choreographers: Paul
School, and blossoming students from Ailey-
Taylor’s 2015-16 Company premiere Piazzolla
Camp. A soirée on the promenade follows the
Caldera, set in a smoky tango club where 12
performance, and tickets are available online
men and women engage in a series of fiery
at alvinailey.org/ailey-spirit-gala or by calling
encounters, and Alvin Ailey’s must-see master-
212-405-9031.
piece, Revelations. Dance Trailblazers returns
Throughout the season the incomparable Ailey dancers will perform in five exhilarating
on Saturday, June 11th (matinee) and Sunday, June 12th (evening).
programs. The 21st Century Voices program on
In addition to Revelations, the All Ailey
Thursday, June 9th features inventive works
program on Sunday, June 12th (matinee) and
by today’s preeminent modern dance artists.
Thursday, June 16th will include 2015-16 sea-
The program includes the world premiere of
son new productions of three beloved Ailey
Untitled America: Second Movement, the sec-
classics: Cry, the tour-de-force solo made fa-
ond installment of MacArthur “Genius” Kyle
mous by Judith Jamison and dedicated to “all
Abraham’s three-part suite. Set to original mu-
black women everywhere,” Love Songs, set to
sic by contemporary composer Jordan Chiolis,
music by Nina Simone and Donny Hathaway
Abraham continues to explore the impact of
and often considered the male counterpart to
incarceration on African-American families
Cry, and Blues Suite, Ailey’s original master-
in part two of the series. Also on the program
piece that launched the Company during its first
are the 2015-16 season premieres Open Door,
performance in 1958.
Ronald K. Brown’s Cuban-inspired work set
The second week of performances begins
to music from Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro
with the Bold Visions program on Tuesday,
Latin Jazz Orchestra’s latest album Cuba: The
June 14th, presenting a diverse quartet of ad-
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ish and Barbershop: The Next Cut and journal-
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Kamilah Forbes Appointed Executive Producer of Apollo Theater
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he Apollo Theater today announced the appointment of Kamilah Forbes as the Theater’s new Executive Producer. A director, producer, and cofounder of HiARTS/ Hip Hop Theater Festival, Forbes will join the Apollo in September 2016. Forbes’ diverse body of work includes leadership roles in the nonprofit and commercial fields, developing presentations engaging artists from around the globe. Notable credits include What’s Going On, a partnership with the Kennedy Center on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s seminal album; One Mic: Hip Hop Culture Worldwide, a month- long festival that brought together more than 75 artists for a range of performances and education programs; serving as associate director of the recent Broadway revival
of A Raisin in the Sun; and as producer for seven seasons of HBO’s DEF Poetry Jam as well as the recent live television event The Wiz. Throughout her career, Forbes has also spearheaded innovative audience engagement initiatives utilizing traditional and digital platforms, engaging a breadth of audiences with creative works across disciplines. “Kamilah is a deeply creative and collaborative
producer, with a sensibili- increase access, participaty that embraces so many tion, and diversity in the artistic disciplines and a arts. The organization grew commitment to supporting out of the HipHop Theater emerging artists that paral- Festival, which Forbes co lels our own,” said Jonelle founded with Danny Hoch Procope, president of the and Clyde Valentin. Hi Apollo Theater. “We’ve ARTS, which now has its been fortunate to work with permanent home base in Kamilah as a guest curator East Harlem, continues to on Breakin’ Convention and stage the Festival annually the Women of the World in cities around the country. Festival. As we continue to “The Apollo Theater ofexpand our artistic offerings fers a uniquely rich platform and our audiences, we’re so for the development of new proud to welcome Kamilah work, engaging artists of all to the Apollo.” backgrounds and from all For the last 15 years, corners of the world,” said Forbes has served as co Kamilah Forbes. “My own founder and producing ar- career has continually found tistic director of HiARTS, inspiration in so much of building the company into what is deeply rooted in a celebrated New York the Apollo’s legacy. I’m based nonprofit that engag- thrilled to join the Apollo’s es artists in the develop- leadership team, and to be ment of new works across part of shaping this great inthe performing and visual stitution’s future.” arts, provides residencies Forbes will build upon for emerging companies, the programming vision and and education programs to foundation established by
Mikki Shepard, who served as executive producer and also led the institution’s strategic planning, development, and marketing initiatives. Shepard spearheaded the development of the Apollo’s artistic vision encompassing the mounting of major new productions and commissions, the setting up of international partnerships, and the creation of programs that support emerging artists across a range of disciplines, all rooted in the Theater’s legacy of championing groundbreaking artists. Shepard joined the Apollo a decade ago and worked jointly with Jonelle Procope, the Theater’s president, in leading the institution through an unprecedented period of growth of its operations, programming, and resources. Together they have reinvigorated the nonprofit into a major presenting and
commissioning institution serving local, national, and international audiences. Over the course of its current 2015/2016 season, the Apollo will present over 100 performances on its stages. The Theater also recently launched a new series featuring emerging comics, Apollo Comedy Club, and presented its first opera, the New York premiere of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD. The Apollo’s season culminates on May 21 with Jazz and Spirit, featuring the premiere of a new commission with GRAMMY Award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill and scholar and activist Dr. Cornel West. The institution’s annual fundraising gala will be held on June 13 of this year, celebrating the Theater’s legacy and supporting its performing arts, education, and community initiatives.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Judith Jamison, will present Emmy & Tony award winning choreographer George Faison with the Visionary Award
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he winner of Tony and Drama Desk choreography awards for the soulful adaptation of The Wiz featuring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson and an Emmy for choreography of HBO film The Josephine Baker Story, Mr. Faison has spent the last two decades using his eponymous Firehouse Theater in West Harlem to explore ways to tell life stories as well as give students an insight into career opportunities on, off and around the stage. “George Faison has had an incredible 30 year ca-
reer as a famed dancer and celebrated Broadway choreographer,” said Charles Thompson, SBI’s executive director. “He could have simply stopped there. Instead, he renovated an abandoned firehouse in Harlem and made it his mission to create an incubator for black and brown students to experience theater and dance in a master class setting.” Dubbed Straight Outta Harlem, the gala will provide funding for full-time staff and production equipment for SBI’s Performing Arts Experience at A. Phil-
lip Randolph High School. SBI is seeking sponsorship to upgrade the historic 1,000-seat auditorium, develop its student tech program and invite local
theater, dance and filmmakers to present their work in Harlem. The evening’s festivities will begin with an open bar cocktail reception where
guests will have a chance to mingle on the terrace or bid in the silent auction whilst enjoying gourmet appetizers from local Harlem restaurants topped off with a multi-media showcase by students enrolled in the SBI Performing Arts Experience. Attendees will also enjoy live performances from four internationally recognized musicians: Belgian singer and Zap Mama vocalist Marie Daulne, classically trained composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain, singer Jennifer Jade and pianist and com-
poser Kwami Coleman. Event committee members include Sherry Bronfman, Charles Thompson, Musa Jackson, Carl Nelson, Rob Romanzi and Maija Garcia. The gala will be held 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Harlem Stage, 150 Convent Avenue. Tickets are $100 per person and $500 for a table for six. For information on how to purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/straight-outta-harlem-gala-tickets-23521279781
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Breynnan Lark in “Les Miserables” Talks About Broadway Debut By Linda Armstrong
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hen you go to the Imperial Theatre on West 45th Street to enjoy the phenomenal musical “Les Miserables,” you will be surprised to see the show’s magnificent use of non-traditional casting and you’ll be glad for it. Breynnan Lark is playing Eponine, a featured role in the show and her Broadway debut. She is absolutely delightful and touching as Eponine—the adult role. It’s interesting to see this
only thinks of her as a friend. This character is a pivotal one in this musical and Lark does a fantastic job of portraying this role. Talking about the role, she explained, “I never imagined Eponine would ever be a role I would get to take on. So it was shocking in all the best ways, and I also think it is a testament to the universe sort
of just aligning itself when you trust it!” And align itself, it did, after Lark had four auditions, while she was still a student at AMDA. Her agents sent her out and her final callback was with the entire team. What got her the role was “luck, preparation, timing and a team that had faith in me,” Lark shared. “Time flies when you’re having fun,” Lark said, as she thought about doing this role for over a year now. Her craft comes from her being a “hands on kind of girl…I learn a lot by doing and watching,” Lark remarked. It’s great to know what you want to do with your life and for Lark that happened at a “very young age. It was something that felt innate. Entertaining made me feel confident during some insecure times. It was an outlet for me to connect with others as well as an escape,” explained the young actress. Looking at her role models she named Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Martin Luther King and Oprah. She also named her mother and was glad to share, “I have been so abundantly blessed to have parents that have always supported my crazy dreams!” Eponine is a role that takes a lot out of an actress, but each performance must be fresh and on-point. Considering her role, Lark said, “It’s tough at times! But I think learning to be in the moment and to not be so judgmental on my self is the first step. I had to realize I am a human and not a robot. And of course aiming for con-
sistency is the goal, but being nice to yourself is also important.”
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Norwalk, Connecticut born, AMDA Performing Arts Conservatory graduate play this role, especially since the actress playing her as a child is White and her character is the daughter of two White parents, the Innkeeper and his wife. “I believe as artists we create work that is meant to be outside of the box and seemingly abstract. I think it is par
for the course to have a diverse set of actors portraying these timeless characters. It is progressive and challenges the audience to see past color. It’s a beautiful thing!” stated Lark. This character is raised by parents who steal from anyone and who have no morals and conscious. When Lark comes out as the adult character, while she has a questionable family background, she is a good, caring person. She is in love with Marius, a young man who
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Making Sure the Finances Add Up For the Spouse Left Behind
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raditional wedding vows usually include the phrase “till death do us part,” but it’s not a part of the ritual most couples want to dwell on. Financial professionals, though, say ignoring the eventuality of death is unwise when it comes to a couple’s decisions about retirement and money. “The decisions you make today can affect your spouse’s financial situation after you pass away,” says Peter Bombara, CEO and founder of PCB Financial Advisory Group (www.pcbfinancial.com). “A lot of people aren’t comfortable talking about the subject because they don’t want to think about
their husband or wife dying. But you have choices to make about your pension, your Social Security and your investments, and the implications of your choices will have a lasting impact on your surviving spouse.” For example, both a monthly pension payment and a monthly Social Security payment could dis-
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A pension pays a set monthly amount for the rest of the person’s life. But often there is a survivor benefit that allows the person’s surviving spouse to continue to receive a check after the pensioner dies. Choosing the survivor’s benefit, though, means the pensioner receives a reduced amount while alive. “Some people choose the highest dollar amount so they have the most money coming in each month,” Bombara says. “But if they choose the largest amount, their spouse gets nothing when they die.” • Weigh Social Security decisions. A surviving spouse can be eligible for their deceased partner’s full Social Security
benefit, but when they claim that benefit is a major factor in how large those monthly checks are. For example, a surviving spouse can qualify for reduced benefits as early as age 60, but they can get full benefits if they are at their full retirement age. • Seek professional advice if you’re confused. A financial professional can help you better understand the options available for both your pension and your Social Security. A professional also can provide advice on how to manage your assets so that the surviving spouse is in better shape to handle a potential drop in income. “Most people want their spouse to do well
financially after they pass away,” Bombara says. “So, as unpleasant as the conversation might seem, they really do need to talk about the money situation and make sure they have a good plan in place.” Peter Bombara, CEO and founder of PCB Financial Advisory Group (www.pcbfinancial.com), is a nationally recognized financial commentator, author and properly licensed advisor. Because of his extensive knowledge in financial management, he has been featured and quoted on FOX, NBC, CBS and ABC and in many publications. Bombara is a graduate of Saint John’s University and earned a bachelor’s degree in finance.
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WOMEN
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L’Oréal USA Continues Mentoring and Career Readiness Support for Young Women through New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women’s Annual Role Model Program
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Front Row, left to right, Interactive workshop presenters Keara Richardson, President of KOR Values, (“Dress for Success”), and Shanice Parker, CEO, Blitz Productions, (“Social Networking: “Brand You””) are joined by Avalyn Simon, President, New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women; Cecilia Nelson, Assistant Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion and Cheryl Green-Foster, Second Vice President – Programs, NYCOBW, surrounded by Role Model 2016 students at L’Oréal USA headquarters.
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McDonald’s® Gospelfest® 2016 “Honor Thy Mother”
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ospel fever radiated from McDonald’s Gospelfest, the New York Tri-State area preeminent Mother’s Day gospel event of the year, on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Pruden-
has so abundantly blessed us with to share with the world. Every year it gets bigger and better” says the Emmy Award Winning Executive Producer and Director of McDonald’s Gospelfest, A. Curtis Farrow.
“Kingdom Come”. This piece totally captivated the audience and had everyone in awe. Another show stopping moment was a performance by the Dutchess of Gospel, Ms. Emilly Cissy Hous-
was one of the headliners in this year’s show and set the atmosphere of praise to another level. Irving Street Rep is a high energy marketing, public relations, theater
ton. Houston did a special dedication in memory of Prince with a song entitled “Until We Meet Again.” Over thirty years later, McDonald’s Gospelfest has emerged to be a Gospel celebration that brings joy, inspiration, encouragement and hope to millions of Americans. Previous McDonald’s Gospelfest participants have gone on to successful careers in entertainment, including the renowned Bishop Hezekiah Walker. Walker backed by his Love Fellowship choir
DuPont, Citibank, Entenmanns, Bloomindales, The Museum of Natural History, and City Meals on Wheels. For more information please visit www. irvingstreetrep.com.
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McDonald’s Gospelfest has grown to be one of the nation’s preeminent Gospel celebrations. There’s no other gospel concert in the New York Metro area with so many Gospel greats perform all on one stage, for one night. The opening of the year’s show was one of a kind. The first African American to win a Tony award for choreography for the Broadway smash hit “The Wiz”, George Faison. Faison unveiled the world premiere of his new original piece entitled
and event planning agency headquartered in Newark, NJ. Under the leadership of CEO A. Curtis Farrow, Irving Street Rep has provided services for clients such as McDonald’s,
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tial Center (25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ). Over 3,000 contestants shared the stage with some of the greatest in Gospel Music including Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, Bishop Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Shirley Caesar, Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, and the original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday! McDonald’s Gospelfest 2016 was an evening to remember. “Every year I’m in awe of the wonderful talents and gifts that God
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HEALTH
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Ways Technology is Transforming Your Healthcare Experience
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he face of healthcare is changing for the better thanks to new patient-focused innovations that improve everything from patient registration to recovery and long-term care management. Care providers implementing these technologies are delivering better patient experiences by reducing wait-times, increasing patient-doctor communication and improving clinical care results. Here’s how: Efficient Patient Registration New technology is making the first point-ofcontact for each patient a more pleasant, efficient and secure experience. For example, Queue, de-
Patient experiences are improving, thanks to intuitive tablet technology.
veloped by CrossChx, is a patient sign-in system that collects basic identification information. This information is sent immediately to registration staff, and a digital monitor in the waiting room displays each patient’s wait-time. Because patient reg-
istration is often complicated by existing inaccuracies and duplications, this technology identifies potentially dangerous inconsistencies between information entered into its system and existing patient records. “By flagging those discrepancies, the hospi-
tal can identify errors and correct them to avoid potentially costly or harmful mistakes,” said Sean Lane, CEO and Founder of CrossChx. “Queue returns control of patient identities back to their rightful owners -- the patients themselves.” Since it was introduced in December 2015, Queue, installed in hundreds of locations across the country, has identified 7.3 million patient identity errors, and reduced patient wait-times by an average of 25 percent. Interactive In-Patient Care The concept of “ringing for the nurse,” from your hospital room is being completely modernized. In many facilities,
patients can now connect with caregivers from PCs, mobile devices or even their hospital bedside TV. From ordering a meal to ordering a movie, patients can also take greater control of their own care and hospital stay, even if their mobility is limited. Plus, tailored educational content gives patients an opportunity to learn more about their own conditions, medications and daily hospital schedules as well as exchange notes and questions with their care providers. Mobilized Managed Care Mobile apps are giving patients, particularly those with chronic conditions, an easier way to stay in touch with their
care providers. Patients using these apps can ask their care provider questions and send updates between follow-up appointments. Using these tools, care providers can also collect data in real-time and review patients’ progress and weaknesses on a regular basis, as opposed to relying on self-reported accounts after the fact. This allows them to customize interactive daily checklists and effectively coach patients to adopt healthier behaviors. Used together, these technologies can create better, more secure patient experiences throughout the healthcare journey and contribute to a culture of patient-centered care.
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How to Create Family Fun Using Technology movies, there are bound to be stretches of free time -- especially for the kids. Borrow a few tips from LunchboxDad.com blogger, Beau Coffron, who uses creative boredom busters to keep the kids busy! Like Beau and his family, you can explore apps like Crayola DJ to brighten up a rainy day. The kids will love interacting with the projected turnstiles on the touch mat to show off their musical skills. Direct a Family Video Give the traditional family video a new twist by recording quirky moments and piecing them together on apps like Video Capture. Lunchbox Dad likes the eye-catch-
ing DreamWorks Story Producer app that lets you create and direct your own How to Train Your Dragon animated film. You can even choose the difficulty level. Try challenging the family to see who can get the fastest time! Don’t Forget To Share
When used imaginatively, technology can unite the family to inspire new, meaningful traditions. Celebrate your creations on social media by sharing the hashtag #GoMakeThings and see what others have created with their families!
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digital worlds. Sprout is what HP calls an Immersive Computer; it comes with a touch screen, touch mat, overhead projector, HD camera and 3D scanner. With Sprout, you can grab items from the real world -- like your child’s birthday cake or lunchbox -- and easily scan them into the device. There are several different free apps available that can help you create, learn, interact and share. Do-It-Yourself Decorating If you’re in the mood to get crafty with the family, you can make non-traditional items such as party favors out
of leftover sprinkles from birthday cakes you bake for loved ones. JoJotastic.com blogger, Joanna Hawley, doesn’t throw away leftover ingredients; instead she recycles them for a decorating project. Take her lead by throwing some sprinkles on the touch mat to scan, print and cut the images into your favorite shape. Then, tie each piece to ribbon and voila, festive party favors to hang on the wall for any birthday party! Beat Rainy Day Boredom Spending time at home can be a nostalgic, cheerful experience. But between baking cookies together and watching
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rom long weekends to birthdays to rainy days in the house, family time together is what you make of it. Now more than ever, technology can help us get creative with how to make time with family more meaningful, and then help us capture all the fun so the memories last far longer than just a moment. Here are a few ways to use technology to power some family fun with your loved ones. Make Things to Share Interactive computers such as Sprout by HP are recreating what it means to make things by merging the physical and
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EDUCATION
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Dennis Richmond Promoting Historically Black Colleges in New York
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ennis Richmond, Jr. is a 21-yearold Yonkers, New York resident. He is a senior African and African American studies major with a minor in education, attending Claflin University. Claflin University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts Historically Black College (HBCU) in Orangeburg, South Carolina. His stated goal is to work hard to ob-
tain a PhD and to become one of the largest HBCU advocate in the State of New York. He has continued to, “…beat the drum for HBCUs. He will be speaking to students through the National Action Network’s Youth Huddle about HBCUs According to Richmond, “HBCUs have given us the platform that we have today as African Americans.
During the Reconstruction Era in the 1870s, HBCUs started to educate the sons and daughters of former slaves. In the 1960s, many civil rights organizations were led by HBCU alum and current HBCU students. Today, these institutions continue to pave the way for thousands of African American college students and their communities.”
The Urban League State of Black America Report has stated that approximately 70% of Students who attend HBCUs graduate and 70% who attend other colleges and universities – do not graduate. Since December 2014, Richmond has been speaking to students across New York and says he has no plans to stop anytime soon. Dennis said, “The message,
though the same, remains clear and important. It is
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PRATT SCHOOL OF DESIGN GRADUATES PRESENT ECO FRIENDLY, SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS DURING DESIGN 2016 By Keith L. Forest
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rt & culture is certainly alive at Pratt School of Design. In fact, the schools 2016 under graduate and post graduate students have it in abundance. The internationally renowned institution held its annual PRATT DESIGN 2016 exhibition to much fanfare. The annual event, which takes place annually at the institution’s sprawling Brooklyn campus, provided its graduating class of 2016 an opportunity to exhibit their creations before faculty, alumni, design industry professionals, family, friends and future employers. The showcase featured exceptional design work from seniors and postgraduate’s students from Pratt Institute’s
Grad Student Christina Vincent presented her Luxury Micro Living project
Other project included the re-imagined highchair
various schools of design. From jewelry, fine art, furniture, clothing and everything in between, the exhibitions revealed a diverse range of “what’s next” concepts in advertising, communications, fashion and graphic design as well as illustration, industrial, interactive, and interior de-
The cumbersome crutch gets a luxury makeover
signs, along with jewelry and package designs. I was not only blown away by the outstanding display of ingenuity and creativity, but floored by the social consciousness crafted in the majority of the work. Whether it was reimagining efficient living space for the disabled or refashioning
the staple highchair into functional furniture that grows with the family, the exhibition had something for everyone. Interior Designer Christina Vincent was one of many Post Graduate students who used her culminating graduate project to address a social issue prevalent in society. The Austin Texan innovator’s work took on the issue of affordable housing through the lens of minimization among the wealthy. Her project which addresses a term she coined “Luxury Micro Living” examines living without excess. According to Vincent “the overarching theme is to reducing the amount of things we own. We keep buying, keep collecting more and more stuff. The project requires residents to minimize,” and
provides incentives for those that do. For the project Vincent reimagined turning 4 floors that currently houses multimillion dollar luxury penthouses at 432 Park Avenue the tallest residential skyscraper in the hemisphere into a communal space to house 32 residents. “Residents will receive reduced rent on the condition that they would have to get rid of all their stuff with the exception of the thing they really care about,’ said Vincent. “It is remains luxury living but forces people to live in a small cabinet and have them share kitchen space and living space with their roommates,” Vincent said. Another condition resident are required to make furniture and other art
object out of consumer waste. For this project Vincent imagined repurposing plastic bags that would clog up landfills into fringes, chard broken glass into optical ambiance and recycled t-shirts into art. “Right now there is no public entrance for people to enter the building,” says Vincent. For her project, the communal space will turn into public space allowing the general public access to the exclusive residents. Other projects range from environmentally friendly fashion made from refurbished material to creative solutions to assist disable residents sustain and strive in their own environment. One graduate students turned the eyesore, cumbersome crutch into a stylish luxury accessory.
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Pinkster: An African American Celebration By Stacey Ann Ellis, Producer - The Blackwash Televised Art Gallery
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inkster is the oldest African-American holiday of the original thirteen colonies that became the United States of America. The African influence on Pinkster dates from the fifteenth century in the Bantu regions of Congo and Angola. On May 21, 2016, The African
curator, and artist, has brought together a group of African American artists whose works will be presented on the first floor of the museum. Some of the participating artists are Aleathia Brown, George Mays, Richard Outlaw and Samantha Outlaw. May is the anniversary month of the
not visited this National Monument, it is a trip worth making. I visited there and have provided the photos for this article. It is a beautifully designed monument proving that contemporary simplicity can be elegant, breathtaking, and can capture time and history with the right
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combination of elements. Visiting there, one should take time to stand on the world map engraved in the ground, contemplate the past, the present and our future as Americans. The monument was designed by Rodney Leon of AARIS Architects, whose principals are Rodney Leon and Nicole Hollant-Denis.
Burial Ground National Monument and the African American Pinkster Committee of New York (AAPCNY) invite the general public to a commemorative celebration featuring the pouring of libations, lectures, songs, performances, reading of proclamations, and the laying of flowers on the burial mounds. The celebration begins at noon. Valerie Kirk, AAPCNY member, 20
discovery of the Burial Ground. It was in May of 1991 that the remains were discovered. Though only 419 remains and artifacts were unearthed, it is estimated that 20,000 Africans are buried there. This discovery is one of the most significant findings of the 20th century, labeled a National Landmark in 1993 and then a National Monument in 2006. For those of you who have
The project architect was Monica Aliaga-Robles, engineers Robert Silman Associates and Langan Engineering. Elizabeth Kennedy Landscape and Architects did the landscaping. Domingo Gonzales Associates did the lighting design and the fountain was designed by Dr. Gerald Palevsky. Don’t miss this visual treat and celebration.
FATHER’S DAY
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istorically wisecracked as one of the most difficult people to buy for, Dad still generates $12.7 billion in Father’s Day sales, according to the National Retail Federation’s “Father’s Day Spending Survey” conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Every year, we showcase a variety of gifts for Dad because we know every Dad is different and difficult to buy for,” says Nelson Tejeda, senior VP and chief merchandising officer at Things Remembered, a leading retailer of person-
alized gifts. “After 50 years in the personalization and gifting business, there are a few things we know score well with most Dads.” Dad clichés that hit home Most Dads love a good burger, whether going out for a smoky BBQ bacon burger at the local joint or grilling the perfect piece of grass-fed beef at home. Dads who are convinced they make the world’s best burger would appreciate a personalized grill set or apron that declares him the master. Have a Dad who takes grill-
ing even more seriously? A monogrammed chef’s coat is ideal. Beer pairs incredibly well with burgers and a monthly subscription to a club that specializes in microbrews is certainly in good taste with any beer lover. A personalized beer cap collector can help Dad visually document his greatest sipping memories and add some flair to his home bar while engraved pint glasses or tankards can help him better taste the subtle nuances of his craft brew while watching the game. Speaking of games,
season tickets to cheer his favorite team on to victory makes for a fantastic gift. If you have a limited budget, select one or two games against the biggest rivals. Dad’s favorite team showcased on a pair of cuff links is a fun way to show team spirit while still looking professional at the office. Or, get him ready for tailgating on a cold morning with an NFL throw. If golf’s his game, make sure his buddies never again snag his marker and declare it their own by personalizing a multi-function
golf accessory (which also features a divot tool he surely won’t need). Or consider monogramming a personal item Dad uses every day. A sentimental saying tucked in a wallet or on the back of a watch will be appreciated. Or customize a shaving set to give Dad a boost of confidence every morning when he gets ready for the day. One interest of Dad’s you can’t go wrong on is you. Consider getting sentimental with a personalized frame that features pictures of
you and Dad together, customized with a special message. Still considering a tie for Father’s Day? “If you insist on getting Dad a tie,” says Tejeda, “get him a monogrammed tie bar to go with it. You can engrave a special message on the back.” More ideas for personalized Father’s Day gifts can be found at thingsremembered. com. With a bit of effort, you can give your dad a Father’s Day gift that will be both useful and meaningful.
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Understanding and Use of the Third Eye By William A. Rogers
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he journey toward understanding and using the Third Eye starts with accepting that we are a part of everything in our universe and everything in our universe is a part of us. We are connected by vibrations. Just as vibrations can carry audio and visual sounds and images to our material devices, our third eye gives us the ability to overcome the illusions of time and space and connect and receive the vibration of the mind of the universe. While training to be-
come a Taoist master we were taught an exercise called heaven and earth. Part of the exercise was used to focus attention on opening the Third Eye by concentrating on the area between the eyebrows with the eyes closed. The objective of this exercise is to allow the student to tune into the vibration of the universe. Taoism teaches that the Third Eye is the point between the two physical eyes, and expands to the middle of the forehead when open. We still teach the heaven and earth exercise at the Harlem Ki Center.
The Pituitary Gland and the Pineal Gland are located in the area of our Third Eye. It is believed both by many modern scientists and ancient men of wisdom that the Pineal Gland can receive and visualize the highest frequencies that vibrate in our universe. The wisdom of ancient Egypt cannot truly be obtained by only reading books. Most books, articles and teachings are interpretations of wisdom that we already possess. The wisdom of ancient Egypt tells us to “Know Thyself.” Only then can you receive the
vibrations of wisdom and truth. What goes around comes around, the planets, the seasons, age, the energy of thought all follow the universal code of circular vibrations. There are ancient theories about a golden age on the continent of Atlantis where the circular code of knowledge vibrations that made it great also destroyed it. It is believed that many of those who escaped the destruction of Atlantis developed the wisdom of ancient Egypt. The circular code of knowledge vibrations
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that made the golden age of Egypt great also destroyed it. After the fall of Egypt the ancient Egyptian mysteries traveled secretly to countries in the four corners of the universe. The circular code of knowledge vibrations is again changing and the ancient wisdom that made many of today’s countries great may destroy them. I believe the next stage of human evolution will allow a greater number of humans to become aware and have the ability to receive the knowledge vibrations of internal energy. This
knowledge and power will no longer be a secret only shared by a few to control many. Like Atlantis and ancient Egypt the misuse of ancient wisdom by only a few in time, became destructive. I truly believe the future of the world as we know it will depend on the number of people that will learn to open their Third Eye and use the greatest, the most powerful and highest vibrating frequency that we possess; the frequency of unconditional love of self, of people and the planet.
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The RED HOT Miracle Food ayenne pepper is not just a fruit, but has been used therapeutically by many cultures for centuries. The power of cayenne is due to its high concentration of capsaicin, which is the substance that gives it a hot, fiery sensation. As a digestive aid it helps increase the flow of enzymes and the production of gastric juices, facilitating the metabolism of food and toxins. If you experience intestinal gas, taking cayenne before meals will influence the natural peristaltic motion in the intestines to facilitate
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better food assimilation, as well as smoother elimination. For most health issues, cayenne can be taken in two “00” capsules or ¼ teaspoon, with a full glass of water. In many workshops and classes, I have taught students about the “10-Day Cayenne Eyewash.” It clears the sinuses, relieves allergies and asthma, strengthens the vision, brings clarity of thought and drains mucus congestion in the head. It is very strengthening and healing. Yes, it burns, but it is a healing burn, not a damaging one. Do NOT do it for more than 10 days in a row,
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just love it when someone says something to me that inspires me to think about things differently. Case in point; over the weekend I went to dinner with a couple of friends. As conversations go . . . we managed to talk about our various interests and, of course, work! We have a great deal in common; we are entrepreneurs, and we have a lot of creative energy and ideas that we would like to pursue. We look forward to our dinners because it is an op-
portunity for each of us to seek guidance and frank input from one another. Our conversations are enlightening, thought provoking and sometimes downright eye-opening! If you work for yourself, you know what I mean . . . it’s easy to get stuck and frustrated because the solution that you are seeking to a challenge is often right in front of you, and you don’t recognize it because you are too close to the situation! I call it the “vacuum cleaner effect.” Much like a vacuum cleaner, which sucks up everything in its path, the “vacuum cleaner effect” happens when you work alone and rely only upon your own perceptions and expertise. Nothing comes
in unless you allow it, and nothing goes out unless your machine malfunctions big-time, then stuff spews all over the place! Only then are you forced to look outside of your vacuum cleaner for answers or input. Now, you and I both know that to limit your interaction with others also limits your perspective. Think about all the good information you are missing out on! Now, back to my friends. . . When I shared my challenge with them of course they were able to look at it from their point of view and they even gave me some concrete suggestions. The issue that appeared to be so complicated and perplexing to me became crystal clear in a matter of moments. No
one waved a magic wand, but though their unfiltered vision; they managed to see possibilities that eluded me! Well, my girlfriends were right on the money! No matter how many times I remind myself to step outside of my cozy, creative environment; from time to time, I find myself in my vacuum cleaner dealing with the effect! So, I asked my friends how they manage to overcome the aforementioned “effect” and their answer was quite simple, “Audrey,” they said. “It always boils down to how much you enjoy wallowing in that dusty vacuum cleaner bag. Whenever you feel a need to change that funky bag, throw it away from your-
self and don’t bother replacing it. Instead, just try something different!” It seems simple enough and now that I think about it, maybe too simple . . . but definitely worth trying. So don’t wait for your vacuum cleaner to malfunction. Face it, we all lose focus at times, and it’s too easy to go inward and collect nothing but dust; but when things aren’t going quite the way you planned, and you need a new perspective; maybe a simple solution is the best one. So why not just, try something different? Think about it. See you next week. CONNECT: TALK! with AUDREY is now on FACE BOOK and TWITTER. I invite you to say hello or
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ast Sunday was Pentecost. This is an important day in our study of Salvation. We see Pentecost/the Ascension as the forerunner for the ultimate return of Jesus the Christ! No one knows the day nor the hour. Maybe morn, night or noon. But just rest assured he is coming soon! There has to be a correlation between the Ascension and His Return now that Mississippi has reinstated prayer in the public schools. Rev. Helena Tyson,
Assistant Pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist had a busy Pentecost Sunday. Rev. Tyson was the preacher at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in the Bronx for Rev. Gloria Bradshore. Then she was the preacher for Manhattan Baptist Church in Harlem where Rev. James Hill is the Pastor. We are getting closer to May 21. The Appreciation Service given for me at The Tabernacle of Deliverance, located at 2890 Frederick Douglass Blvd., is going to be a great day. I
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“Trombone Shorty”
by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, illustrated by Bryan Collier
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would dance along with the bands in the parades. Man! That was fun! There were balloons, beads, and music, which “made everyone forget about their troubles for a little while.” That also made Troy want to become a musician even more, so he and his friends created instruments from odds and ends they found around Tremé; Troy was happy to find a beat-up trombone, and he fixed it up good. That’s the best part of being a musician: you can make music from almost anything. So he was ready. At the next parade, he grabbed his trombone, jumped right in, and started marching with the band. Because he was a little guy and the trombone is a big instrument, Troy’s brother gave Troy the nickname of “Trombone Shorty,” which is what
everybody called him from then on. “I took that trombone everywhere,” Troy says, “and never stopped playing.” He even took it to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and he played along with the musicians. He was so loud and so good that Bo Diddley called Trombone Shorty onstage and asked him to jam. Trombone Shorty knew then that he could have his own band, so he did. Every day after school, his band practiced their music until they were able to perform “all around New Orleans” – and they still perform today! Lately, you’ve played air guitar to a Prince song and were a drummer on your kitchen table. If your kids caught your love of music, they might likewise dream the dreams found inside
tale aloud to a twoyear-old, I think children ages four-to seven will like it better. If they love music, especially, “Trombone Shorty” will be a book they won’t be able to wait for.
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“Just wait ‘til you’re older!” h, how you hate hearing that! Wait ‘til you’re grown. You need to get bigger. You can’t do that now, you’re too little. But why not? Why can’t you start dreaming of someday right now, while you’re still a kid? As you’ll see in the new book “Trombone Shorty” by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, illustrated by Bryan Collier, dreams can come true at any age. In the New Orleans neighborhood called Tremé, “you could hear the music floating in the air” day and night. The house where Troy Andrews grew up was filled with music, too, and Troy loved the trombone. He hoped to be a musician someday. Each year, when Mardi Gras rolled through Tremé, Troy and his neighbors
the award-winning “Trombone Shorty.” With the same laissez les bon temps vibe you get from merely standing on a New Orleans sidewalk, author Troy Andrews tells of coming up poor and finding riches in his city’s songs. It’s a story that’ll make your children want to dance with music they can almost hear from the pages of this book; those silent songs are underscored by illustrations from Bryan Collier, himself an award-winner. Be sure to check out the author’s notes. Show your kids the pictures. While you could surely read this
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PONDER THIS! The Woodpecker May Have to Go By Hazel Rosetta Smith woodpecker selects a de-
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o not let anyone “poke holes” in your dream. Let’s consider the woodpecker, unique in nature possessing various adaptations for its lifestyle. The woodpecker has one of the longest tongues amongst birds its size, measuring five to six inches covered with sticky spiky hairs. Used to snatch insects, the tongue is launched and retracted
with great efficiency. The bird’s sharp beak is used like a chisel. Drumming is the term used to describe the woodpecker’s speedy blows on any solid surface, wood or metal. It is done as a signal to claim its territory, drill a nest and ultimately attract a mate during the courtship ritual. When the female woodpecker hears the sound of the drumming, she comes by to observe the male and the location he has staked out. The 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act and state wildlife laws have classified woodpeckers as nongame migratory birds. Legal assistance is available for removal. Once the
sirable spot, it is difficult to reverse its agenda. It will use its stiff tail feathers to prop itself like a leaning post and remain on the job until the job is completed. The damage it brings can be dangerous to infrastructure and its drumming can be detrimental to peace of mind. With some insight into the purpose driven lifestyle of the woodpecker, we may find some areas that are useful to our survival as well. Most importantly, like the bird, we need to strategize and set a plan of action. Like the woodpecker, there will always be conscientious steps taken to survive, but we are not migratory birds. Our mindset must be to thrive
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It is unfair to harshly judge the woodpecker’s modem operandi. After all, the bird does what it has to do in a world that is not handing out favors. There is one question to consider. Is someone poking holes in your dream? Beloved, there can be no shame in your game; the woodpecker may have to go. However, I advise you to be certain and clear in your declaration, think deep and long. You may be the woodpecker! [Hazel Rosetta Smith is a journalist, playwright and director of Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries. Retired Managing Editor & Woman’s Editor of the New York Beacon News. misshazel@earthlink. net]
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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: MEDIEVAL TIMES ACROSS 1. Astrologer’s concern, pl. 6. Lamb serving 9. Ranee’s husband 13. Sunday strip 14. Formal vote 15. Rubbernecker 16. “All kidding ____...” 17. *Mythological creature 18. Beginning of a sickness 19. *”Game of ____” 21. Cow chow 23. Detective ____ of “Around the World in Eighty Days” 24. Denim innovator 25. Luftwaffe’s WWII enemy 28. What Caesar did before he saw and conquered 30. Virtual you
35. Black cat, e.g. 37. Boundary line 39. Davy Crockett’s last stand 40. “Do ____ others as...” 41. Became upright 43. Snatch 44. Better than nice 46. Desperate 47. Opposing prefix 48. Perennial garden flower 50. Post-it slip 52. *It gets punished in Dante’s “Inferno” 53. Take a ____ from a jug 55. Tokyo, once 57. *Old norseman 60. *Holy war 64. Singing femme fatale 65. Luau welcome 67. Representative of Allah on earth 68. Cupcake topper 69. Granola grain 70. Opposite of digest 71. 100 centavos 72. Bonanza find
73. *Galahad does this to the Holy Grail DOWN 1. Ella Fitzgerald’s craft 2. Comedy Central’s “____.O” 3. Gulf V.I.P. 4. Free from 5. Like a longer route? 6. Cleaning cabinet supplies 7. Snakelike fish 8. Blooper 9. “Atlas Shrugged” author 10. Cathedral part 11. Audience’s rejection 12. *Illuminated manuscripts or tapestries, e.g. 15. *Long-haired naked tax-opponent 20. SAT and ACT 22. Female gametes 24. Allowing 25. *Like Arthur’s table 26. Embryo sacs 27. “Bring back!” to Fido 29. *Fermented honey libation
31. Aquarium organism 32. Mountain lakes 33. Stradivari competitor 34. *He stole from the rich and gave to the needy 36. English playwright Coward 38. Continental currency 42. *____ Abelard, Heloise’s unfortunate lover 45. Moving like phoenix 49. Barley bristle 51. Derives a theory 54. Cooler manufacturer 56. Meryl Streep’s “August: ____ County” 57. Biden, e.g. 58. *Fleur-de-lis 59. Bingo-like game 60. Give a ticket 61. Away from wind 62. Floppy storage 63. Newts in terrestrial stage 64. Hot tea amount 66. Listening device
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52 CAN DO’S: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions for each week of the year Jesus proved you could fast for 40 days and 40 nights without food, but as I far as I know- the bible never mentioned anything about water! Last week I asked the question, “what’s more basic than bread?” Well, try going without any water whatsoever for more than three – seven days and depending upon the external conditions (temperature and physical exertion), science attests you’ll probably die.
This week we highlight two more basics of a healthy life: water and beans –yes beans, you know the ones that are good for your heart and uh…well you know the rest. Drink more water. We know that water flushes out toxins and increases oxygen levels in the body, absorbs and distributes nutrients, and even burns fat (your body’s metabolism needs water to burn fat efficiently). But did you know drinking more water, especially in the morning when your blood is thicker (due to water loss while sleeping) protects against heart attacks and has also been associated with helping to lower high blood sugar levels (or hyperglycemia)? Sources: [WebMD], [Total Health Magazine; American Journal of Epidemiology].
Earlier this year in February I wrote a series for this column on the importance of clean water highlighting the Flint, Michigan water crises and providing information on various water filtration systems. The Environmental Working Group has a terrific web interface that’s easy to use and helps guide you to choose the best filter for your needs and budget should you be in the market. (http://www.ewg. org/research/ewgs-water-filterbuying-guide). Got basic black beans? Why stop at “Meatless Mondays?” Add a “Meatless Wednesday! “High meat consumption has been linked to chronic diseases like obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer [International Journal of Obesity (2009) 33, 621–628; doi:10.1038/ijo.2009.45; on-
line 24 March 2009]. Save your health and your money -- a serving of meat can cost more than a serving of beans, vegetables and grains combined! Recipe idea: In a deep saucepan, sauté ½ onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup sliced red and green peppers, ¾ cup vegetable broth and 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Once onions are
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holiday season are bound to throw even the best of us off our game. To reboot your digestive tract and to jump start the trek towards “Bikini Season”, a good cleanse is the best way to go. I’m not an advocate of a juice only cleanse. In my personal opinion juice only
cleanses are great for celebrities and those who can control the tempo of their lives for a 7 whole days. For most of us this is impossible. We have work, errands, obligations, workouts, and study sessions, basically too much life to live to function on green juice alone. So I recommend juicing the first half
translucent add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 tsp. Bragg liquid amino soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes before adding (1) 15 oz. can of organic black beans rinsed. Sprinkle ½ tsp. cumin, ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, pinch of sea salt and pinch of cinnamon to taste. For an extra twist, add 1 tsp. of toasted sesame oil. Serve over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce,
fresh tomatoes, brown rice or quinoa with tahini dressing. Yum! Monifa Maat is a Community Health Advocate, Certified Fitness Expert and Author of Bed Aerobics Fitness Flow®, a faith-based, therapeutic bed exercise and mobility system. To reach Monifa Maat-- Email: Monifa@TheHealthyMotivator.com. Visit www.TheHealthyMotivator.com.
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of the day, and eating whole foods (veggies only) for the remainder of the day. I didn’t create this idea; credit there goes to notice a change in my daily function. By day three I had more energy and my complexion looked so much better. That only made it worth wild for me. I cooked and prepped all my foods on Sunday and packed them away in the fridge. To keep your juice fresh make sure you add lemon. Here’s what I ate for my cleanse Breakfast 12 OZ Juice Ingredients Mango Pineapple Kale Lemon Ginger
Wheat Grass Pure Organic Aloe Juice Apple Mid Morning Meal Protein Shake Vegan Protein Glutamine Vegan Probiotics Kale Banana Organic almond milk organic almond butter Lunch 6 OZ Juice Same as above Post Workout Meal Sautéed Kale with currants and almonds, over one serving of legumes and half a potato Dinner Mixed green salad topped with half an avocado, steamed broccoli, currants, with olive oil and apple cider vinegar. If I found myself hunger
later I would have a second protein shake minus the banana. Sheikh Marcel is owner of Sheik Fitness, a new upscale fitness solution offered to Harlemites and Upper West Siders. He has been in the fitness industry for more than 10 years and have been a personal trainer for numerous NYC fitness companies for the last 5 years. He is located at 2726 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 (Be Fit Gym) between 104th and 105th. . For inquiries or more information contact him via email , sheikfitness@gmail.com, website www.sheikfitness.com , follow him @sheikfitness ,Twitter: @sheikfitness or on facebook : www.facebook.com/ sheikfitness.
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’m genuinely thrilled when spring arrives. I look forward to packing away my huge winter coat and pulling out my favorite spring ensembles (oldies but goodies). The wardrobe change also prompts me that it’s time to perform a thorough cleaning. I’m not just referring to waxing the floors. Our bodies are abused in the winter. We gravitate towards hearty comfort foods to combat the cold. These foods are usually heavy broths , sodium packed soups, high fat meats , sugar packed desserts, carb heavy pastas, and full bodied red wines,{I’m very guilty of latter) just to name a few. Even when we are health conscious the constant bombardment of food and feasting during the
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riends of the Children New York welcomed its new Executive Director Jerome D. Grant and over 400 guests to “An Evening with Friends” on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Edison Ballroom in mid-town Manhattan. Attending the event were Friends Award winners Lawrence A. Larose, Partner, Chadbourne & Parke, and Kimberly R. Osgood, President, MBIA Foundation. In addition, the event welcomed Davis Polk, Partner James I. McClammy; American artist Richard Estes; former New York City Comptroller and current Managing Director of Goldin Associates, Harrison J. Goldin; Arcadio Casillas, President & CEO of Preferred Com-
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he New York City Department of De-
as a liaison between members of the industry and
sign and Construction was represented
the agency to promote the advancement of M/
by four female employees who were
WBE businesses through outreach efforts.
a community-based approach to design.
try – certainly deserving of this award.”
“DDC is proud of the female leaders,
“It is imperative that women get more
such as Maggie, Lissette, Starlene and How
opportunities to break-in-to and thrive in the
honored by the Women Builders Council on
DDC’s Lissette Molina-Gurevich, Starlene
Sheen, who work within our department” said
construction industry,” said Maggie Aus-
Tuesday, May 3 at the 12th annual Champion
Scott, and How Sheen Pau received Outstanding
DDC Commissioner Feniosky Peña-Mora.
tin, Chief Diversity and Industry Relations
Awards presentation. The awards highlighted
Women awards.
“The construction industry needs more female
Officer. “I greatly appreciate having been
Lissette Molina-Gurevich is the Region-
role-models for young women to look up and
honored by the WBC and it is our collec-
are paving the way for the next generation of
al Manager for the Build It Back program unit
prove that possibilities are open for them in
tive best interests to increase involvement
women builders.
in Queens. She is responsible for the design
the fields of architecture, construction and
in the field for women and minority owned
Currently men disproportionately domi-
and construction of over 700 homes that were
engineering.”
businesses.”
nate the population of the construction industry.
damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Some
“Last evening’s WBC gala was an in-
The Department of Design and Construc-
Women comprise only 34% of the total number
of the most complex projects in the program
spiring event to celebrate and recognize four
tion is the City’s primary capital construction
of employed professionals with doctorates in the
involving bulkheads, infrastructure coordination
of our agency’s trailblazing women that I feel
project manager. In supporting Mayor de Bla-
field of engineering, according to the National
and attached homes are located in the waterfront
privileged to be working with,” said Christine
sio’s lenses of growth, sustainability, resiliency,
Science Foundation. Additionally, males are
communities of Broad Channel, Far Rockaway,
Flaherty, Associate Commissioner of Public
equity and healthy living, DDC provides com-
eight-times more likely to enter college with a
Breezy Point and Hamilton Beach. Lissette, and
Buildings. “It is so important for DDC and our
munities with new or renovated public build-
plan to study engineering than their female peers
her staff, works closely with homeowners to
procedures and policies. She is influential in
at the New York City’s Department of Design
industry that our pipeline of talented women in
ings such as such as firehouses, libraries, police
according to the Higher Education Research
address resiliency and fortitude to protect these
continuing to develop the Build It Back Program,
and Construction, How Sheen is spearheading
the design and construction industry continues to
precincts, new or upgraded roadways, sewers,
Institute.
impacted waterfront communities.
where she works to establish a streamlined pro-
the effort to design and implement coastal resil-
grow, and WBC’s event serves to contribute to
water mains in all five boroughs. To manage this
this critical need.
$10 billion portfolio, DDC partners with other
female leaders in the construction industry who
Above: (Left to right) DDC employees Starlene Scott, Christine Flaherty, Maggie Austin, Commissioner Peña-Mora, Lissette Molina-Gurevich & How Sheen Pau at the 2016 W.B.C Outstanding Women Awards
DDC’s Chief Diversity and Industry Re-
Starlene Scott, a Brooklyn native, helped
cess for homeowner communication. She also
iency on the east sides of Manhattan and Queens.
lations Officer, Maggie Austin, was recognized
create the framework for the DDC Build It Back
works closely with high school students who as-
Specifically, her work involves the East Side
“How Sheen is an excellent engineer and
City agencies, architects and consultants, whose
as a Women Builders Council Champion – a top
Program Unit, taking on several roles including
pire to be architects, engineers and construction
Coastal Resiliency project in Manhattan and
mentor who has the ability to effectively manage
experience bring efficient, innovative, and envi-
honor of the night. Austin is responsible for in-
Deputy Project Executive. She effectively han-
managers through the ACE Mentor Program of
the Breezy Point Risk Mitigation Systems in
several challenging projects with a very diverse
ronmentally-conscious design and construction
creasing contract opportunities for minorities and
dles Human Resources, Regulatory Policies, In-
America.
Queens. These projects will create more resilient
client base,” said Tom Foley, Associate Com-
strategies to city projects. For more information,
women with the DDC. In her role as Chief Di-
ter-Agency coordination, Community Outreach,
How Sheen Pau has been in DDC’s infra-
communities to withstand future storm events
missioner of Infrastructure. “She is a pleasure to
please visit nyc.gov/DDC
versity and Industry Relations Officer, she serves
Sandy Recovery Hiring and M/WBE program
structure unit for 20 years. As Project Executive
and promote community engagement by taking
work with and is well respected within the indus-
“ONLY IN QUEENS” SUMMER FESTIVAL TO FEATURE FREE SummerStage CONCERT AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES Sunday, June 26 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Mobile Unit, the Queens Theatre and the Queens
Borough President KATZ. “Bring your entire
“Only in Queens celebrates the borough’s
Museum;
family and friends to explore some of the very
energy, sense of community, and diversity –
best of ‘The World’s Borough’ right at your
qualities that make Queens a great place to live
“We’re excited to partner with Bor-
LaGuardia, Delta is committed to the bor-
fingertips.”
Borough President Melinda Katz, in
· Family-friendly fun including cultural
of Queens with the rest of the City, and the rest
KUYKENDALL, Vice President New York
of the world.”
for Delta Air Lines. “With hubs at JFK and
partnership with NYC Parks, NYC & Com-
performances, face painting, inflatable bounce
and visit,” said FRED DIXON, President of the
ough President Katz, NYC & Company,
ough of Queens and proud to support great
pany Foundation and Delta Air Lines, today
houses, a Delta Air Lines Scavenger Hunt, activ-
“Flushing Meadows Corona Park is always
NYC & Company Foundation. “NYC & Com-
and NYC Parks to bring neighbors togeth-
events like this one.”
announced details of the upcoming “Only in
ities run by the United States Tennis Association,
one of Queens’ most active destinations. This
pany Foundation is proud to support Borough
er for what we know will be a fun and en-
Queens” Summer Festival to take place on
and an appearance by Mr. Met;
summer we are proud to host a showcase of the
President Katz’s commitment to sharing the best
riching community event,” said HENRY
· Food and craft vendors offering a variety
best the borough has to offer— from monuments
Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Admission is
of international cuisine and merchandise for sale;
and historic World’s Fair structures, to arts and
· Exhibits of memorabilia from the orig-
sports programming,” said NYC Parks Commis-
The “Only in Queens” Summer Festival
inal 1939-40 and 1964-65 World’s Fairs, classic
sioner MITCHELL J. SILVER, FAICP. “I’d like
will feature a SummerStage outdoor concert
cars and a boat from the annual Hong Kong
to thank Borough President Katz for her ongoing
in partnership with the City Parks Foundation
Dragon Boat Festival;
support of Queens’ parks as spaces to celebrate
free and open to the public.
beginning at 4:30 PM at the Festival Site in the
· Virtual reality demonstrations by the Na-
park, headlined by R&B singer GINUWINE
tional Trust for Historic Preservation, the group
“At City Parks Foundation, we believe cul-
with performances by hip hop group KID
People for the Pavilion and Queens-based RPGA
ture should be convenient and affordable for ev-
‘N PLAY, singer/actor TRISTAN “MACK”
Studio as part of the international ideas compe-
eryone. Our SummerStage festival removes the
WILDS of the HBO drama “The Wire” and the
tition currently underway to solicit imaginative
barriers to culture, bringing world-class artists,
CW series “90210”, and music by Queens native
and creative public input for how the New York
topical and popular, to neighborhood parks like
DJ CAMILO of Hot 97.
State Pavilion can best be adapted for public
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, free of charge,”
reuse.
said HEATHER LUBOV, Executive Director of
The “Only in Queens” Summer Festival will also offer a wide range of activities for peo-
in, and to be celebrated.”
“Music, food and fun in the park are
City Parks Foundation. “We’re thrilled to partner
what New York summers are made of, and
with Borough President Katz and NYC Parks
· Guided tours of the New York State Pa-
we’re proud to bring it all together this June at
to celebrate the rich history of the Park and the
vilion’s Tent of Tomorrow, the Queens Library
the ‘Only in Queens’ Summer Festival,” said
thriving community of the borough.”
ple of all ages, including:
Harlem Community Newspapers | May 19, 2016
Sunday, June 26 from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM in
For more information, go to http://www. queensbp.org/onlyinqueens.
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